Paddleboard Instructor Certification

Professional Standup Paddle Association (PSUPA)

SurfSUP Adventures is proud to provide SUP Instructor Certification through the Professional Stand Up Paddle Association (PSUPA). This internationally recognized program is beneficial for independent SUP instructors, summer camp staff, paddlesport business owners, and anyone looking to deepen their standup paddleboarding skillsets and group leading abilities. You can find scheduled trainings below or contact Ian at: 724-989-7259 or ian@surfsupadventures.com to inquire about setting up your certification.

Locations

Moraine State Park

Oakmont

Pittsburgh

Johnstown

We come to you! Call to request.

Programs

PSUPA Flatwater 1

PSUPA River SUP 1

Camp SUP Basic Skills and Safety

River SUP Certification (whitewater)

Who's it for?

SUP Instructors

Paddlesport Business Owners

Girl Scouts / Boy Scout Camps

Summer Camp Staff

Individuals looking to hone skills

Instructor trainer: Ian Smith

Ian Smith is a standup paddleboard athlete, guide, and writer from Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. His work and videos have appeared in the Standup Journal, SUP the Mag, the American Whitewater Journal, The Paddler, Boarders Mag, and more. In 2011, he founded SurfSUP Adventures based in Pittsburgh. Ian is also an Instructor Trainer for the Professional Standup Paddle Association (PSUPA) with specialties in flatwater, camp staff, and whitewater certifications. In addition to teaching, Ian is a team athlete for ULI Boards, Werner Paddles, and NRS.

Ian is also the founder of First Waves, an organization that uses standup paddling, river surfing, and the art of filmmaking as a catalyst to inspire watershed conservation and mentorship for at-risk youth. In 2016, Big Brothers Big Sisters of Greater Pittsburgh award First Waves as their "Partner of the Year."

To schedule your standup paddleboard certification please contact us using the form below or: